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How to get from Nikko to Kanazawa
Every practical way to travel from Nikko to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.
Tobu-Nikko Station → Kanazawa Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 38m
- Typical fare
- ¥17,430
- Changes
- 1
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Kanazawa
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 13h 20m
- Typical fare
- ¥12,250
- Changes
- 2
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Kyoto → Kanazawa
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥34,860 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nikko to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥17,430.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nikko to Kanazawa?
- Highway Bus — about 13h 20m for a typical fare of ¥12,250.
- How long does it take to get from Nikko to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥17,430.